Springs for Sheridans

Crash · 08-19-2006, 08:48 AM

I know I have seen a post somewhere about this before but I never saw an answer. My question is why can't or can you use nelson springs in a sheridan gun???

I know the rear cap/asa/rva would have to be drilled out and the cup seal might need something on it to keep the spring from dropping over it but aside from issues caused by the diameter of the springs what else??
This would be great for the strokers as the nel springs are softer, hence less effort/air pressure to cock the gun. It would also be an advantage on pumps to make the action smoother and make them easier to cock. I have some nel springs and a project sheridan but need to get a valve tool to try it. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Phantom Power · 08-19-2006, 03:42 PM

I've actually been toying with that idea myself for a while lately. I let you know how it turns out when I get around to it.

Rainman229 · 08-20-2006, 08:36 AM

i've set one up using cocker springs
made a new rear cap and turned the id of the hammer bigger.
link below of the picture

Crash · 08-20-2006, 08:28 PM

Did it make a big differance in it??

Rainman229 · 08-23-2006, 09:08 PM

night and day for semi conversion.makes it easier for higher volicity with out getting he spring to come close fully compressing like the stock ones do

russc · 09-01-2006, 12:42 PM

Isn't it possible just to find weaker springs with the same diameter as the stock sheridan ones?

Rainman229 · 09-01-2006, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by russc

Isn't it possible just to find weaker springs with the same diameter as the stock sheridan ones?

not a matter of weaker spring, it's more the factor of coils per inch.
more coils. longer spring for throw. tend to get spring bind right before you hit the correct velocity. hence with a bigger dia spring, rated at the same as stock spring, with less ciols per inch would not bind and give a great range of adjustment

08-19-2006, 08:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Crash MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,473	Springs for Sheridans I know I have seen a post somewhere about this before but I never saw an answer. My question is why can't or can you use nelson springs in a sheridan gun??? I know the rear cap/asa/rva would have to be drilled out and the cup seal might need something on it to keep the spring from dropping over it but aside from issues caused by the diameter of the springs what else?? This would be great for the strokers as the nel springs are softer, hence less effort/air pressure to cock the gun. It would also be an advantage on pumps to make the action smoother and make them easier to cock. I have some nel springs and a project sheridan but need to get a valve tool to try it. Anyone have any thoughts on this? __________________ Later, John My Current FS listing: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/m...-new-post.html MY Want To Buy: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/w...king-back.html My feed back: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=1021 Carter's Commando Texas Division: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/c...-division.html

08-19-2006, 03:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phantom Power Pump Gun Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pender Island, BC Posts: 1,905	I've actually been toying with that idea myself for a while lately. I let you know how it turns out when I get around to it. __________________

08-20-2006, 08:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Crash MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,473	Did it make a big differance in it?? __________________ Later, John My Current FS listing: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/m...-new-post.html MY Want To Buy: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/w...king-back.html My feed back: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=1021 Carter's Commando Texas Division: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/c...-division.html

08-23-2006, 09:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rainman229 A god in my own mind Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: nj Posts: 2,822	night and day for semi conversion.makes it easier for higher volicity with out getting he spring to come close fully compressing like the stock ones do __________________ Email lastone75@aol.com Making paintball fun again feedback http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/s...ght=rainman229

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09-01-2006, 12:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
russc MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 4,262	Isn't it possible just to find weaker springs with the same diameter as the stock sheridan ones?